Definition of pipe line

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Word forms: (regular plural) pipe lines

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(Chemical Engineering: Fluids storage and transport) A pipe line is a pipe which carriesfluids over a long distance. ⇒ The crude oil to feed the refineries is transported to Montreal by pipe line from Portland. ⇒ There was agreement on the construction of a pipe line to carry gas from Siberia to Germany. ⇒ A pipe line is a pipe which carries fluids over a long distance.